Nadal saddened as troublesome knee ends London 2012 dream July 19, 2012 WORLD No3 Rafael Nadal has admitted that his withdrawal from London 2012 represents one of the most disappointing developments in his career. As the reigning champion, Nadal would have again been among the favourites to win a medal but recurring tendinitis of the knee has forced him to accept with regret that his Olympics dream [...]
Lawrie stole the show, but bad weather could eclipse him July 19, 2012 In association with Glenmorangie, official whisky of the Open Championships Yesterday was a great first day to The Open. I must admit that I wasn’t surprised by any of those that did well, but there were some that surprised me among those that didn’t impress. I was disappointed with Lee Westwood’s start. It’s such a [...]
Donald satisfied with delivering Opening 70 at Royal Lytham July 19, 2012 WORLD No1 Luke Donald was content with his opening round of the Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Annes and believes his start has positioned him well for today’s resumption of play. Donald continued his streak of failing to break 70 in the first round of a major championship since 2006 and after 16 pars, [...]
Arsenal must let Van Persie choose his club July 19, 2012 ARSENAL are facing yet another summer battle to retain their star players but one thing is clear: if Robin van Persie wants to leave then they have little choice but to let him go, and let him go where he wants. If the club cannot meet the Dutchman’s financial demands or satisfy his ambition then [...]
Spurs ace King forced to quit July 19, 2012 TOTTENHAM and England central defender Ledley King has confirmed his retirement from football following a lengthy battle with a chronic knee injury. The former Spurs captain, 31, who spent his entire career at White Hart Lane, will stay on at the club in an ambassadorial role. King said: “I have always considered it my club [...]
New calendar date for Wimbledon July 19, 2012 TENNIS: Wimbledon is to take place a week later in the calendar from 2015. There will now be a three-week, instead of two-week, gap between Wimbledon and the French Open.
Quartet set for Hall of Fame July 19, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Former England captain Martin Johnson, current captain Chris Robshaw, British Lions coach Warren Gatland and former Newcastle forward Pat Lam are among 28 individuals to be inducted into English Rugby’s first Hall of Fame.
Groves plans to punish Anderson July 19, 2012 BOXING: British super middleweight champion George Groves will look to “punch Kenny Anderson in the throat” if, as planned, he fights the Scot at Wembley Arena on 14 September. Groves fights in the US next Saturday.
Open officials admit weather could disrupt July 18, 2012 OPEN Championship officials have admitted to genuine concerns that bad weather could undermine play throughout The Open after myriad bunkers were filled with standing water. Ongoing rainfall has increased an already high water table level, and by extension a number of the course’s 206 bunkers, and the reality remains that further downpours will be a [...]
Rain will make Lytham rough twice as tough July 18, 2012 WEATHER can play a huge part at the Open, and if the heavy rain and strong winds forecast appear at Royal Lytham this week then some players could enjoy a big advantage. Rain on its own can soften up a course and make it a little bit easier to play, but if the 25mph winds [...]